General Health and Safety Training in brief: General Health and Safety Training is an online IOSH approved and CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the Health and Safety at Work Act and what it requires. It takes approx. 35 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
The foundation course for any workplace. It covers the duties everyone holds, the main hazards and how risk is controlled.
General Health and Safety covers the most common workplace injuries and accidents, and the safety signs every employee should recognise. It then sets out the responsibilities of employers and employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act. It is for all employees, and it makes a sound starting point for any induction.
General Health and Safety Training at a glance
| Course | General Health and Safety |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 sets it out at Section 2(2)(c). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Have a better understanding of general workplace health and safety
- Be confident in identifying the different safety signs you will see throughout most workplaces
- To know how to follow your organisations processes in place to keep you and your colleagues safe
- Understand general hazards and risks you are likely to come across in the workplace
What General Health and Safety covers
What are the most common injuries and accidents?
This section covers what the most common workplace injuries and accidents are, and ways of reducing the likelihood of these happening.
Common safety signs in the workplace
You will look at the general safety signs you will see in the workplace. Even though we see most of these every day, it’s important we understand the meanings of each of these safety signs so we can act accordingly.
Workplace responsibilities
The course then covers the responsibilities an employer and an employee have within the workplace. Employers are required to take important steps to ensure they are compliant with legal regulations. It is important to follow company proce
Who should take General Health and Safety Training
This course is for all employees.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get General Health and Safety training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's General Health and Safety course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 35 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is General Health and Safety Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does General Health and Safety Training cover?
It follows Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
How long does General Health and Safety Training take?
Approx. 35 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does General Health and Safety Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
